Fruit
Murcott
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Murcott (often marketed as honey tangerine) is a late, sweet, juicy mandarin hybrid with rich flavour and some seeds—beloved for dessert-level sugar. Peel is moderately easy; flesh is deep orange. Florida and other regions supply late-season fruit. Eat fresh at peak; excellent in fruit salads. Seeds annoy some snackers but flavour compensates. Late season extends mandarin calendar.
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Characteristics
Preparations
FreshJuiceSalad
Traits
Honey MarketingJuicyLateLate SweetRichVery Sweet
Grading systems
Grades are placed along a shared scale so systems can be compared side by side.
US No. 2
US No. 1
US Fancy
History
US
Murcott originated in Florida and later spread as a commercial late mandarin.
US
Honey tangerine marketing boosted Murcott consumer recognition.
Murcott remained a late sweet mandarin despite newer hybrids.